Drapery and curtain brackets



Oei. 9, 1956 1. c. PlscloTTA DRAPERY AND CURTAIN BRACKETS 4 Sheets-Sheet. l.

Filed July 9. 1951 ILvZ Oct. 9, 1956 l. c. PlscxoTTA 2,766,000

DRAPERY AND CURTAIN BRACKETS Filed July 9. 1951 4 Sheng-sheer 2 ct. 9, 3956 l. c. PlscloT-m 2,766,000

DRAPERY AND CURTAIN BRAcxETs Filed July 9. 1951 4 shwrs-sheer 3 IN VEN TOR. HJC/0 rm 0d. 9, 1956 l. c. PlscloTTA 2,766,000

DRAPERY AND CURTAIN BRACKETS Filed July 9. 19,51 4 Sheets-Sheet 4 N g 254 554 @zz z/a 534-: 24@ a m ma; 50 I i V @y il l l Z5 fTJ Z5@ (i) Z l INVENTOR. C. P/sc/orm Armen/EV BY L-I I \\z36 nited States atent ice DRAPERY AND CURTAIN BRACKETS Immacolata C. Pisciotta, New York, N. Y. Application July 9, 195,1, SerialV No. 235,851

18- Claims. (Cl. 24S-i263) This invention relates to drapery and curtain brackets.

Customarily, where curtains or draperies are to' be hung, as, for instance, across a window, provision is sometimes made for association of a pair of rods. Generally, there results a fixed, inexible arrangement, in most cases adapted only for curtain rods. v

It is an object of the invention to provide means whereby interchangeability may be effected, in bracket structures of this type, for positioning, at the same location, as desired, either means for supporting curtain rods, or cranes, or draperies, or even attachments for mounting cornice boards in place.

One type of bracket usually employed includes a plate as a base, carrying one or more prongs' for reception of the' ends of a curtain rod. The structure is weak; the prongs, generally swedg'e'd into place, may easily be worked loose in the manipulations of locating a rod in association with the bracket.

lt is an object of the invention to provide a bracket structure for the purposes indicated, which can be manufactured simply, and yet be of great strength, and not with prongs easily bentout of position, as in the bracket having swedged prongs.

It is an object of the invention to provide a bracket structure ofthe type indicated, with which may be disposed interchangeably various types of members for Supporting devices such as curtain rods, cranes, boards, and the like, where the entire structure may be derived in simple manner, asl for instance, by bending a piece of sheet metal, or similar material may be formed, to produce a strong, rigid structure, capablel of being located, with great facility, with relation to a window frame or the like.

Itis an object of the invention to provide a device'of fthe type indicated which lends itself for associationl with window frames such asniade of metal ort'l'ie like, wherein such device may be incorporated as a part of the window frame, so that the device, when no't in use, may' be disposed to appear as a part-of the wall of-tlie window frame, and thereby be concealed, and conceal anyiopening which may be required for mounting the device as a part of the frame. A

Other objectsV of the invention will be set forth hereinafter,- or will be apparent frorn the description and the drawings, in which are illustrated embodiments of constructions for carrying out the invention.

The invention, however, is not intended to Vbe restricted to` any particular construction or constructions,- orto any particular arrangement of parts, or to any particular application of any such constructions, or any such arrangement of parts, or toany specific method of operation,- orto any of the various details thereof, even wherespeciiii cally shown and described herein, as the sarne may be modified in various particulars, or may be applied in'manyY varied relations, without departingk from the spiritand scope or the claimed invention, practical constructions embodying `certain details or the invention being illusi trated-and described, but only for the purposeofcom= plying with the requirements of the statutes for the dis- 2,766,000 ratented Oct'. 9, 1956 Z closure of operative; embodiments', and without attempting to disclose all of the various forms and modifications in which the invention might' be embodied.

Oh the drawings, in which the same reference characters refer to the same parts throughout, and in which aredisclosed such practical constructions:

Fig. 1 is a front elevational viewof a part or a window frame with which have been associated brackets embody'- ing features of the invention, rods being shown associated with the brackets, the window fran'ie and one of the rods being shown broken away;

Fig. 2 isa transverse cross-sectional view, substantially on the line 2 2 of Fig. 1, but with a pair of yrods inY place, illustrating a pair of bracketsv capable of handling a plu"- rality of elements such as rods, only a part of the window frame and wall being shown;

Fig; 3 is an elevational view, to` larger scale, of the structure of one of the brackets shown in Fig. 1, only a small portion of the frame being shown;

Fig. 4'isv a detail, horizontally transverse cross-sectional view, substantially on the line 4 4 of Fig. 3', parts of a pair of rods being shownin dot-and-dash lines;

Fig. `5 is a detail, vertical cross-sectional view, substantiallyon the line 5 5 of Fig. 3, a part of the wall being shown;

Fig.6 is a detail, vertical cross-sectional View, substantially on the line 6 6 of Fig. `3, a portion of a curtain rod being shown associated with an element which, in turn, is associated with the bracket;

Fig. 7 is a horizontal transverse cross-sectional' View, substantially on the li`ne.7 '7 of Fig. 3, illustrating 'the manner in which elements are retained secured in position by as senibly with the brackets;

Fig. 8 is a view similar to Fig. 3, whereinv the bracket has lbeen moved to a position where it no longer is effective for mounting a rod-'receiving element, and where the bracket presents a face to serve as a continuation of the vouter su'rface o'f the window trarne;

Fig. 9 is a vertical cross-sectional view, substantially 0n the `1ine'9 9 of Fig. 8, further to illustrate the relationship of the bracket and the window frame when the bracket isfin the position of Fig. 8;

Fig. 10 isl a plan view of a blank from which the bracket of Figs. l to 9 may be made, the blank being shown to reduced scale, and some of the openings provided-for the bracket being shown;

Fig. 11 is a view similar to Fig. 3, of a modified construction having a substantially vertical axis ofA rotation, the elements for holding rods, or other appliances-in place being v removed;-

Fig. l2 is-a transverse, vertical cross-sectional view, substantially on the line 1?; 12 of Fig. 11, the pin forming the yaxis being shown in elevation;

Fig. 13 is a transverse, vertical cross-sectional View, substantially on the line 13 13 of Fig. 11, an associated elementadapted to position a curtain-supporting rodbeing' shown in dot-and-das'h lines;

Fig. 14 is a transverse, horizontal cross-sectional View, substantially on the line 14 1`4 of Fig. l1;

Fig. 15 is a plan view, to yreduced scale, of a blank from whichto fabricate the bracket shown in Figs. 11 to 14, inclusive;

Fig. 116 is an elevational View of a modified 'form of bracket assembly, `wherein the bracket is Xed in position with rela-tion to a window frame or like structure;

|Fig. 17 is a vertical cross-sectional view, substantially on the line 17 17-of Fig.y :16;

Fig. 18 is an elevational view of a further modified form of bracket, shown'iixedin position on a window frame or similar` structure;

Fig'. 19 is a vertical, transverse cross-sectional view, substantially on the l-ine V19-19 of Fig. 18;

Fig. 20 is `a transverse, horizontal cross-sectional view, substantially on the line 19-19 of Fig. 18;-

Fig. 2l is a plan view, to reduced scale, of a blank for construction of the bracket of Figs. 18, l9 and 20;

Fig. 22 is an elevational view of another modiiied form of bracket embodying features of the invention, shown secured in place on a window frame;

Fig. 23 is .a transverse, vertical cross-sectional view, substantially on the line 23--23 of Fig. 22;

Fig. 24 is a transverse, vertical cross-sectional view, substantially on the line 24-24 of Fig. 22;

Fig. 25 is a transverse, 'horizontal cross-sectional view, substantially on the line 25-25 of Fig. 22;

Fig. 26 is a plan view of a sblank from which the bracket of Figs. 22, 23, 24, and 25 may be made;

Fig. 27 is `a perspective `view rof an element, for association with the brackets herein shown, particular-ly devised for the purpose of receiving a crane rod or the like;

Fig. 28 is a detail elevational view, illustrating the construction of the end prongs of the element shown in Fig. v27;and

IFig. 29 -is a perspective view of an element, -for association with the brackets, particularly adapted for retaining members such as :cornice boards and the like.

First considering 1a structure such -as shown in Figs. l and 2, where a window `frame is shown: frame '10 may be of any suitable construction Iand material; in this case it is show-n as made of metal. An opening L12 is formed in each stile of the window frame, portions of the metal of lthe .frame being bent inwardly to provide flanges 14, y16, 118, and 20. In each opening `a bracket 22 is pivotally supported upon a pin 24, the pin extending through openings in the side walls of the bracket and in iianges 18 and `20, and being headed over 4beyond tthe iiauges to retain the pin `and bracket assembled therewith. Assembled with each bracket may be an element 26 providing a liinger 28 for reception of a curtain rod 30 or like iixture usually vassociated at a Window opening.

Bracket 22, in Ithe case shown, may .be constructed from a Iblank 32 (Fig. l0). The blank includes a backwa1l-deiining section 34 `and a front-wall-dening section 36 between which is a connecting wall 38. Section 34 may have flanges 40, and section 36, flanges 42. These iianges (Figs. 4, 5, 6, and 7) are bent in the same direction from sections 314 and 36, so that when sections 34 and 36 are Ibent toward each other along the edges of Wall 38, to :be substantially parallel to each other, these iianges will project toward each other. lIn such bending, wall 38 has a downward slope toward front-wall-deining section :36. Flanges l42 then are nested within flanges 40. Flanges `42 may have wings 44 (Figs. 4 and 5) at their end edges to engage against section 34 further to rigidify the structure.

:In flanges 40 and 42 are provided the openings 46 which are in alignment when flanges 40 and 42 are in the position of Fig. 4. Pin 214 may then be projected therethrough to provide the pivot for the bracket. A prong 48 may be struck from connecting Wall 38 (Fig. 5) to form a stop. In Fig. 5, a prong 48 is shown stopped within a slot 50 in flange 14, when the `bracket is swung into position for the reception of elements 26. When the bracket is reversely rotated, prong 48 again is stopped (Fig. 9) in engagement with a slot I52 in flange '1*6; section '34 now defines a face for the bracket, seen .from outside the fra-me, which appears, to a degree at least, as apart of the surface of the stile.

In connecting wall 38 may be one or more slots S4 preferably, although not necessarily, positioned slightly removed from bend line z56; when section -36 lis -bent to be substantially at right angles to connecting wall 38 and substantially parallel to wail 34, front edge 58 of each slot will be practically in alignment with inner face 60 of section 36. A prong `62 of element 26, inserted into a slot 54, will be immediately adjacent and indeed may be substantially in contact with face '60 substantially throughout its length.

Section 36, at a position near its lower end, has a section 64 which is -bent substantially at right angles to lsection B6 -to form a ledge 66. An end section 68 is then bent down, substantially parallel to the main section, to provide a terminal wall 70. In -blank 32, as it is formed before bending, slots 72 may .be defined in section 36; these Aslots are positioned with relation to front face 74 of section 36 sand inner face 76 of wall 70 so that another prong '78 of element 26, when inserted into la slot 72, ywill abut both faces 74 and 76.

Element 26 (Figs. `l, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 7) is constructed to retain a curtain rod, or, as it appears by further adaptation, for other purposes. The particular element 26 shown may be formed from a metallic stamping which (Figs. 3 and 6) may have -front and rear sections 80 and 82, connected by a neck 84. Section 82, extended down through a slot '54, may be of such length that, as shown in Figs. 3 yand 6, when element 26 is :assembled with a bracket, the section will extend sufficiently to abut against front face 86 of fname 10 and -thus serve to rigidity the assembly. 1Front section i80 may terminate in ya dinger `88 narrow and short enough to extend through a slot 72 and to eng-age against inner face 76 throughout its length. Fingers 28 may be bent from the same metal formi-ng front section (Figs. 3, 4, and 6). Such a iinger 28 may function in .the usual manner, as, lfor instance, for reception through a-n opening 90 in a curtain rod 30.4

In Figs. 27 and 28, an element`26 for receiving -a crane rod or the like is shown. `In .the case shown, the member is of integral structure substantially throughout; it may be vformed from a single piece of metal, by stamping, or in some other suitable manner. The member may include a wall 92 lhaving a free end so formed that it may be shaped into a substantially cylindrical member 94. Bore 96 of .member 9.4v may then serve to receive the pin or like member of `a crane rod.

The other end of wall 92 may terminate in a ange 98, bent substantially at right angles to wall 92. Along edge 100 of wall 92 a flange 102 may be defined by bending that end portion at right angles to wall 92 and into abutment with the top edge 104 of iiange 98. Flange 102 may be continued beyond ange 98, providing a free wall member 106, bent downwardly out of the plane of flange 102, and parallel to and spaced from flange 98 suiciently so that the thickness of section 36 may be received between flange 98 and member 106. Flange 98 thus may serve the same purpose as front section 80 with its finger 88; member 106 may serve the same purpose as rear section 82 of an element 26.

In Fig. 29, the construction 108 is for the purpose of holding a cornice board or the like in place. A wall 110 may be formed as an integral part 0f a stamping. The same metallic strip may be bent at right angles to form another wall 112. An extension from wall 112 may be bent back under wall 112, forming a second layer or wall 114 which terminates with its end edge abutting substantially against wall 110. Both walls 112 and 114 have lateral extensions which may be bent downwardly to provide fingers 116 and 118. The Width and lengths of the fingers are such that they serve as counterparts of section 82 and finger 88 of an element 26. Wall 110, on the other hand, may have suitable openings 120 or the like, to provide for retention of a board of a cornice, or like member.

In Figs.'11, 12, 13, 14 and 15, is illustrated a modified form of the bracket. This bracket 122 may be pivoted for movement about a vertical axis. In this case, the bracket (Fig. 13) may be formed by a stamping or the like, having three sides 124, 126, and 128. Substantially at mid-points of sides 124 and 128, lugs 130 and 132 may extend therefrom. Openings 134 may be provided in lugs and 132; when the bracket is bent into the form shown in Figs. 12 and 13, these openings are substantially in alignment. They then may be positioned to align with an opening 136 in side' 126. These aligned openings are now aligned with openings 138 formed in anges 140 and 142 at opening 144 in frame 10, to receive a pin 146. Pin 146 then-provides a vertical axis on which bracket 122 may be rotated to bring` either front wall 128 or back wall 124 into positionl at Yfront face l148 of frame 10.

Front wall 128 preferably has an integral .portion 150, which is outwardly bent to form 4aledge 152, similar to ledge 66. From ledgeV 152 a wall 154 extends downwardly. In wall 126, slots 156 may be provided in the same spaced relation to wall 128 as slots 54`were located with relation to wall 36. Likewise, slots 158 are located in ledge 152 in substantially the same relation to walls 128 and 154 as were slots 72 to faces `74 and 76. Thus, an element 26 may be associated with bracket 122 when the bracket is in position with wall 1728 in cooperation with face 148 of frame 10. Blank 160 (Fig. l5) is provided for the construction of this bracket.

Bracket 162 (Figs. 16 and 17) may be made from a one-piece blank; in this case, the bracket is intended to be iixedly related to the outer face of window frame 10, without benefit of a recess in the frame. The `main body 164 of a piece of sheet metal .is4 dished, providing a-border ange 166. A centralportion o'f the blank may be cut away, and bent inwardly, leaving a raised bordersection 168. In section 168, a plurality of openings 170 may be provided; through these openings, devices 172, such as screws or rivets, may be inserted toengage bracket V162 to the window frame.

The cut away section 174 may provide a number of steps; the first step 176 provides a ledge 178 of a thickness' similar to ledgesf 66 and 152. The ledge is positioned between section 168 and wall 180. Section 174 may be formed further to provide a ledge 182 at the top edge Vof wall 180; it may terminate in a wall 184 so positioned as to abut against face 148 of frame 10; Ledges 178 and 182-may have slots186' and 188 shaped and dimensioned to receive the prongs of elements 26, or the like. Walls 180 and 184, and the ledges 178 and 182, may be made suiiiciently rigid to support the load of an element 26, and its accompanying rod or similar member.

Bracket 190 (Figs. 18, 19, 20, and 21), modified from thel type shown in Figs. 16 and 17, may be formed from a blank 192. Blank 192 (Fig. 21) may comprise a main body 194 forming front wall 196. At the lateral edges of body 194, a pair of sections may be bent to provide side walls 198 and lands 200; at the bottom edge, a similar section may be bent to provide a bottom wall 202k and a land 204. In lands 200 and 204, openings 206 may be provided to receive devices for holding bracket 190 in place on window frame 10. At the top edge of the blank, a section of reduced length may be bent to provide a tab 208; a land 210 terminating tab 208 may have an opening 206v for receiving a suitable securing device.

A pair of tongues 212 may be cut out from theA blank, then bent; their length may be just about equal to the extent of tab 208. Thus, the tongues preferably are long enough to reach and abut against'fa'ce 148'of window frame 10. Between tongues 212 and tab 208, there are thus formed substantial openings 21'4. Aligned with openings 214 `are slots 216 in bottomwall 202 (Fig. V). When a device 26 is associatedl with bracket 190, as, for instance, the device of Fig. 27, its member 106 will be accepted in opening 214 and extend down to .and into slots 216. The other member 98 restsr against the outside face of front wall 196. The weight borne by device 26 causes member 98 to bear against wall 196 and toV retain the element in position. g

In Figs. 22, 23, 24, 25, and 26, a bracket 218 of furl ther modified form is illustrated. This bracket may be' reaped made from a blank 220 (Fig. 26) which-.provides a front wall 222. At the lateral boundaries of this wall are end sections 224 (delineated by the dot-and-dash lines) which, byproper bending, provide the depth necessary to space wall 222 fromface 148 of frame 10 (Fig. 25). Beyond sections 224 are provided sections 226, which (Figs. 22 and 25) may be bent to form footings 228. Front wall 222 may have slots 230 to receive lugs 232,` formed at the. edges of sections 226, when bent to extend toward wall 222. These lugs, bent into position and received in slots 230, serve to rigidify the entire assembly. They may be shouldered, if desired, positively to limit front wall 222, when under load, against inward movement.

Sections 226 may extend beyond the `edges of wall 222, providing tabs 234. When the blank is folded into the form of Figs. 22 and 2-5, tabs 234, extendingbeyond the upper and lower edges of front wall 222, may receive suitable securing means such asscrews 236in openings 238 provided for that purpose, to anchor the device against face 148. For additional support, panels 240 may be offset to extend from the topv and bottom edges of wall 222, forming legs 242 ending in feet 244. Similar openings 238 in feet 244 serve to receivesecuring devices to hold the assembly firmly in place.

In this structure are provided passages 246 (Fig. 25) for the reception of one of the prongs 116 of a construction 108 suclh as shown in Fig'. 29. When prong 116 is inserted into passageway 246, it is held snugly by engagement against end sections 226, as Well as against edges 248 'of leg 242, and against lug 232. For additional support, lugs 250 may be formed and bent to extend forwardly from the lower edge' 252 of front wall 222. Lugs 250 are bent in the reverse direction of bottom` panel 248. in: lug 250, in each case, is provided a slot 254 which may serve to receive prong 118 of construction 108, to anchor the construction ras to both of' its prongs, firmly to hold the construction against side movement,

Thus, brackets of various forms may be made si-mply by stamping, without the necessity of swedging, by which assembly of various types of window ornament is made possible. In' some instances, these brackets may be moved into concealed relationship in a window frame, when not in use, by a` simple pivoting movement; In other cases, thebracket'smay be iixedly associated with' a window frame, the method of 'attachment `serving to" rigidity the entire assembly against distortion under load. Assembly of rod holders or .the like is made 'a very simple matter; interchange of various elements is a matter of course, without requiring skilled training.

Many other changes could be effected in the particular constructions designed, and in the methods of use set forth, and Iin specific details thereof, without substantially departing from the invention defined in the claims, the specific description being merely of operative embodiments capable of illustrating certain principles of the invention.

What is'claimed as new and useful is:

l. A bracket for association with a window frame or the like, the bracket being constructed to receive and support devices for association with tne Window frame; the devices being carried by supporting elements; the bracketl comprising a member having a front wall, sections of the member providing means for securing the bracket in position at the windowl frame, and portions integral with the front wall land the sections spacing the front wall forwardly from the sections; the sections and thefront wall being spaced from each other to deline passages for insertion of said elements thereinto to support the devi-ces in relation to the window; the bracket including ledges integral with and extending forwardly fronrthe front wall, the ledges providing means for receiving: certain o'f 'said elements.

2. A bracket for association with a window frarne or the like, the bracket being constructed to receive and support devices for association with the window frame; the devices being carried by supporting elements; the bracket comprising a single sheet metal member, the member comprising a front wall, sections bent from the member yto provide means for securing the bracket in position at the window frame, and por-tions integral with the front wall andthe sections spacing fthe front wall from the sections; the sections and the front wall being spaced from each other -to dene passages for insertionl of said elements thereinto to retain the elements in supporting relationship, the member having ledges integral with and extending forwardly from the front wall, the ledges providing means for cooperation with 4the passages to engage certain of said elements to support the devices in position.

3. A bracket for association with a window frame or the like, the bracket being constructed to receive and support devices for association with the window frame; the devices being carried by supporting elements; the bracket comprising a single sheet metal member, the member comprising a front wall, sections bent from the metal of the wall, said sections providing means for securing the bracket in position at the window frame and portions integral with the front Wall and the sections spacing the front wall from the sections; the sections forming with the front wall passages for insertion of said elements thereinto to retain the elements in supporting relationship, the elements comprising prong-like members, and ledges bent from and extending forwardly from the front wall, the ledges having slots therein cooperating with the passages 4to receive and retain certain of said prong-like members. v

4. A bracket for association with a window frame or the like, the bracket being constructed to receive and support devices for association with the window frame; the devices being carried by supporting elements; the bracket comprising a member formed to comprise a front wall, and sections integral with the front wall and including portions for securing the bracket in position at the window frame, and other integral portions for spacing the front Wall from the securing portions, the spacing portions providing means for positioning the front wall spaced from the frame to provide passages for insertion of said elements thereinto to retain the elements in supporting relationship, the front wall having integral extensions, the extensions having means for reception therein of certain of said elements.

5. A bracket for association with a window frame or the like, the bracket being constructed to receive and support devices for association with the Window frame; the devices being carried by supporting elements; the bracket comprising a single sheet metal member, the member comprising a front wall, sections bent from the member Iand backward therefrom, certain of the sections having integral portions for engaging against the window frame for securing the bracket in position, the sections forming means for spacing the front Wall from the securing portions, certain of the portions providing with the front wall passages for insertion of said elements thereinto to retain the elements in supporting relationship, the front wall having integral extensions, the extensions having means for reception therein of certain of said elements.

6. A bracket for association with a window frame, or the like, the bracket being constructed to receive and support devices for association with the window frame; the devices being carried by supporting elements; the elements comprising a plurality of prongs; the bracket comprising a single sheet metal member, the member comprising a front wall, sections bent from the member and backward therefrom, certain of the sections having'integral portions for engagement against the window frame for securing the bracket in position, the sections forming means for spacing the front wall from the securing porlike members in the slot.'

tions, certain of the portions providing with thev front Wall passages for insertion of certain of said prongs there-v bracket comprising a single sheet metal member, the

member comprising aY front wail, ysections bent rearwardly from the lateral edges of the front Wall and then into supporting portions and iinally into a spacing portion extending into abutment with the front Wall, the supporting portions providing means for securing the bracket in posi-tion at :the Window frame, the sections and the front wall forming passages for insertion of said elements thereinto to retain the elements in supporting relationship, .the front wall having ledges extending forwardly from the front wall, the ledges having means cooperating with lthe passages for reception therein of certain of said elements, I

8. In combination with a window frame or the like, a bracket for retaining devices to be associated with the window, the devices including a plurality of prong-like members, the bracket having a passage formed therein, the devices being assembled .with the bracket by insertion lof one of fthe prong-like members into the passage, and means for mounting the bracket pivotally on the window frame, the bracket and the pivot mounting being disposed on the frame so that the bracket may be moved selectively into either a position where the prong-like members may be engaged in .the passage or a position where the passage is made inaccessible.

9. In combination with a window frame or the like having a recess therein, a bracket for retaining devices to be associated with the window, the bracket being pivotally mounted in the recess and being movable to twoy end positions for covering the opening into the recess, the devices having a plurality of prong-like members, the bracket havinga passage formed therein, the devices being constructed to be assembled with the bracket by reception of one of the prong-'like members in the passage when the bracket is in one of its end positions, the passage, when the bracket is pivotally moved to the other of its end positions, being inaccessible for reception of the prong-like member.

l0. In combination with a window frame or the like having a recess therein, a bracket for retaining devices to be associated with the window, the bracket being pivotally mounted in the recess and being movable to two end positions for covering the opening into the recess, the devices having a plurality of prong-like members, the bracket having a passage formed therein, lthe devices being constructed to be assembled with the bracket by reception of one of the prong-like members in the passage when the bracket is in one of its end positions, the passage, when the bracket nally is pivoted to the otherof its end positions, being inaccessible for reception of the prong-like member and providing a substantially at face as a substantial continuation of `the surface of the window frame.

ll. In combination with a window frame or the like having a recess therein, pin-receiving means provided at the recess, a bracket for retaining devices to be associated` with the Window, the devices having a plurality of prong-- like members, the bracket compris-ing a single integral member having pin-receiving means, and a pivot pin mounted in said pin-receiving means, the bracket including a plurality of walls, at least one of the walls having a slot therein, the devices being constructed to be assembled with the bracket byreception of'one of theprong- 12. In combination with a window frame or the like having a recess therein, a bracket for retaining devices to be associated with the Window, the devices having a plurality of prong-like members, the bracket comprising a single integral member bent to provide a plurality of walls including an end wall and a pair of end ilanges, the fianges being bent into overlapped relationship, the anges and said end wall having openings therein, and a pivot pin mounted in the frame at the recess and extending through said openings to mount the bracket pivotally on the window frame, at least one of the walls having a slot therein, the device being constructed to be assembled with the bracket by reception of one of the prong-like members in the slot.

13. In combination with a window frame or the like having a recess therein, a bracket 'for retaining in` association with the frame devices having a plurality of prong-like members, the bracket comprising a single integral member bent to provide a plurality of Wails including an end wall #and a pair of end ilanges, the lianges being bent into overlapped relationship, the `flanges and said end wall having openings therein, and a pivot pin mounted in the frame at the recess and extending through said openings to mount the bracket pivotally on the Window frame, said end wall having a slot therein, the device being constructed to be assembled with the bracket by reception of one of rthe prong-like members in the slot.

14. In combination with a Window frame or the like having a recess therein, a bracket for retaining devices to be associated with the Window, the devices having a plurality of prong-like members, the bracket comprising a single integral member bent to provide a plurality of walls including an end Wall and a pair of end flanges, the flanges being bent into overlapped relationship, the flanges and said end wall having openings therein, and a pivot pin mounted in the frame at the recess and extending through said openings to mount the bracket pivotally on the window frame, one of the walls having an oifset therein, said end wall and said oiTset having slots therein, the device being constructed to be assembled With the bracket by reception of the prong-like members in said slots.

15. In combination with a window frame or the like having a recess therein, a bracket for retaining devices to be associated with the window, the devices having a plurality of prong-like members, the bracket having a plurality of walls and a pair of anges, the anges having openings therein, and a pivot pin mounted vertically in the recess and extending through said openings, at least one of the walls having a slot therein, a device being constructed to be assembled with the bracket by reception of one of the prong-like members in the slot.

16. In combination with a window frame or the like having a recess therein, a bracket for retaining devices to be associated with the Window, the devices having a plurality of prong-like members, the bracket comprising a single integral member bent to provide front and rear walls, and a connecting wall, the front and rear Walls having ilanges, the anges being bent into overlapping relationship and having openings therein, a pivot pin mounted in the recess and extending through said openings, the connecting Wall having a slot therein, the device being constructed to be assembled with the bracket by reception of one of the prong-like members in the slot.

17. In combination with a window frame or the like having a recess therein, a bracket for retaining devices to be associated with the Window, the devices having a plurality of prong-like members, the bracket comprising a single integral member bent to provide front and rear walls, and a connecting Wall, the front and rear Walls having flanges, the llanges being bent into overlapping relationship and having openings therein, a pivot pin mounted in the recess and extending through said openings, the bracket including a forwardly projected portion, the connecting Wall and the forwardly projected portion having slots therein, the device being constructed to be assembled with the bracket by reception of one of the prong-like members in the slot.

18. In combination with a window frame or the like having a recess therein, a bracket for retaining devices to be associated with the Wnidow, the devices having a plurality of prong-like members, the bracket comprising a single integral member formed to provide a plurality of walls and a pair of flanges, the flanges having openings therein, a pivot pin mounted in the recess and extending through said openings, at least one of the Walls having a slot therein, the device being capable of assembly with the bracket by reception of one of the prong-like members in the slot, and stop projections extending from certain of said Walls.

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